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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 157.50 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.17 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,57,50,62,435
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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15,17,25,871
More than 157.50 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.17 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘4.26% GS 2023’, and ‘5.85% GS 2030’ and ‘6.76% GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of
 ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.85% Government Security, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 14,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘6.76% GS 2061’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 6,000 crore against above security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 28, 2021  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on May 28, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on May 28, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on May 31, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Culture
Maharashtra students visit Khandagiri & Udaygiri, Tribal Museum, Kalinga Stadium on the Day 3 of their Odisha tour
GIFT Bhubaneswar facilitates the students for the tour under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Programme
The touring Maharashtra students on Wednesday visited the twin caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, Kalinga Stadium and the Tribal Museum in Bhubaneswar on the third day of their visit to the state under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme.
At the ancient caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, the students were briefed about the heritage treasure of ancient Odisha while at the State Tribal Museum, the visitors were made aware about the state’s tribal life style, art, culture and more.
During their visit to the Kalinga Stadium here, the students have got the opportunity to see the world-class infrastructure of the stadium, which is also going to become one of the host stadiums for the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
Following the site visits in Bhubaneswar, the students took part in a cultural hobby classes at the GIFT Bhubaneswar, which is the host institution for the visiting Maharashtra students under the Ek Bharath Shreshtha Bharat Programme.
GIFT Bhubaneswar is organisig the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme as part of which the institute is hositing 50 students who have come from AC Patil College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai and various other schools in Maharashtra.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
65th Convocation of Doaba College to be held on September 20, 2022
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs will award degrees to the students of Doaba college Jalandhar in 65th Annual Convocation on September 20, 2022.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur - Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs will award degree to nearly 552 students of session 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Shri Anurag Thakur will be the chief guest and deliver the convocation address. Sh. Chander Mohan- President, Doaba College Managing Committee will give presidential remarks. Besides this, Principal Dr. Pardeep Bhandari will present the annual report. Doaba College Jalandhar is a Multi Faculty Co-educational Postgraduate Pioneeer Institution of North India. Doaba College is majestically re-accredited with A+ grade Cycle-II by NAAC. Doaba College is constantly making new strides of development. UGC has conferred college with coveted status of  College with Potential for Excellence. The College has been awarded Star College Status by DBT, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India in 2017. College has been imparting qualitative education in the region for more than 81 years. Doaba College has carved a niche by successfully setting up Jalandhar’s first campus Community Radio Raabta 90.8 MHz under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Direct Benefit Transfer  Schemes
As per information provided by the Direct Benefit Transfer  Mission, the issue of inclusion/exclusion in the use of Aadhaar for DBT Schemes has been examined from time to time. The DBT Mission has also issued the O.M. no. D-26011/04/2017-DBT dated 19th December, 2017  in this connection to all Central Ministries/Departments as well as to States/UTs.
The Department undertakes measures from time to time for building awareness about its schemes, including the processes and eligibility criteria, amongst beneficiaries/target groups.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Greets people of Tripura on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people of Tripura on their Statehood Day.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said, "Best wishes to the people of Tripura on the special occasion of their Statehood Day. The culture and warm-hearted nature of the people of Tripura is admired across India. The state has achieved outstanding progress in various fields. May the same spirit continue."
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s Concluding Remarks at Video Conference of SAARC Leaders on combating COVID-19
Excellencies,
Thank you once again for your time and your ideas. We have had a very productive and constructive discussion today.
We all agree that evolving a common strategy is critical to handling such challenges.
And, we agreed to find cooperative solutions – we will share knowledge, best practices, capacities, and where possible, resources.
Some partners have made specific requests, including about medicine and equipment. My team has taken careful note of these. Let me assure you, that we will do our best for our neighbours.
Let us ask our officials to maintain close contact and develop a common strategy, in the spirit of partnership and working together.
Let us identify nodal experts from each of our countries, and they can have a similar video-conference one week from now, to follow up on our discussions today.
Excellencies,
We have to fight this battle together, and we have to win it together.
Our neighbourhood collaboration should be a model for the world.
Let me conclude by wishing all our citizens good health, and success in our united efforts to tackle this pandemic in our region.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Promotion of Digital and IT based payment of fees through FASTag
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft notification GSR 541  dated 1st September, 2020 to seek comments and suggestions from the stakeholders on making FASTag mandatory for old vehicles sold before 1st December, 2017. The amended provision in CMVR, 1989 is proposed to be put in force wef 1st Jan 2021.
Further, it is proposed to make having a valid FASTag mandatory while getting a new 3rd Party Insurance through an amendment in FORM 51 , wherein the details of FASTag ID shall be captured. This is proposed to be put in force w.e.f. 1 April 2021.
As per Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, FASTag had been made mandatory since 2017 for registration of new four wheeled Vehicles, and is to be supplied by the Vehicle Manufacturer or their dealers. It had further been mandated that the renewal of fitness certificate will be done only after the fitment of FASTag for the Transport Vehicles. Further that, for National Permit Vehicles, the fitment of FASTag has been mandated since 1st oct 2019.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Progress Made Under Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Jal Shakti Abhiyan, 2019 and Jal Shakti Abhiyan : Catch the Rain , 2021 have been extremely successful campaigns of the Government and their response has been overwhelming. While around 6.20 lakh water related works were completed and 12.36 crore intensive afforestation were carried out under JSA 2019, more than 46.70 lakh water related works were taken up along with more than 36.75 crore intensive afforestation activities were carried out under JSA:CTR as on 25.03.2022.
Central Water Commission , Central Ground Water Board  and Water and Power Consultancy Services   Limited randomly verify progress of the works undertaken under the JSA: CTR through their field offices across India. Apart from physical works, the campaign has generated huge awareness amongst citizens of the country.
Indian Space Research Organisation  has enabled Bhuvan geoportal and mobile application for monitoring of Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Sinchayee Yojana  projects which are mostly undertaken in rainfed areas including water stressed districts. Multi-temporal satellite data is used to monitor the assets created under the scheme including check dams. Further, the latitude, longitude and photographs of the water bodies are collected in the census of water bodies through mobile application developed for this purpose. Ministry of Rural development has implemented GIS based planning approach in developing gram panchayats plan under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  using remote sensing technology which inter-alia includes check dams in water stressed districts.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Fast Track Court for Rape Cases
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Indiahas formulateda Scheme, on the lines of other Centrally Sponsored Schemes, for setting up of a total of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts  for expeditious trial and disposal of rape cases and cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences  Act. The total estimated cost is Rs. 767.25 crore, out of which Central share is Rs. 474 crore.
It has been proposed to set up 218 FTSCs in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The decision of Government of Uttar Pradesh in this regard is awaited.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds131.18 Cr
More than 74.5 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.36% is highest since March 2020
8,503 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 94,943
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 26 days
With the administration of 74,57,970 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 131.18 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,36,76,290sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,85,305
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2nd Dose
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95,79,660
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,82,457
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2nd Dose
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1,66,55,975
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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47,44,77,287
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2nd Dose
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26,05,56,258
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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18,85,95,812
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2nd Dose
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13,07,50,298
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,79,69,122
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2nd Dose
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8,45,35,083
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Total
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1,31,18,87,257
The recovery of 7,678 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,41,05,066.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.36%,highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 43days now.
8,503 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseloadis presently at 94,943. Active cases constitute 0.27% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 12,93,412tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over65.32 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.72% remains less than 1% for the last 26 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 0.66%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 67 days and below 3% for 102 consecutive days now.
Special Service and Features
All India Pension Adalat 2022
It is hereby notified that All India Pension Adalat, 2022 meet at Circle Level will be held on 05.05.2022  by 11:00 hrs at the O/o Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai through Video Conferencing.
Pensioners can send their grievances by post or email to bgt.tn@indiapost.gov.in on or before 13.04.2022 by 15:00 hrs. It is also requested to kindly provide email id and mobile number along with grievance so that the Video Conferencing link can be sent to the concerned pensioners. According to the press release issued by Sr. Accounts Officer, Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai-600002. According to the press release issued by Sr. Accounts Officer, Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai – 600002.
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Ministry of Defence
BEL Order Book Crosses 50,000 Crore landmark
An order worth Rs 9,200 crore for supply of seven Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile  systems has pushed the order book of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd  beyond 50,000 crore for the first time in history of the company.
The Navratna DPSU is confident that this is just the beginning and is looking at maintaining a healthy order inflow with business segments such as Radars & Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Fire Control Systems, Communication Systems and C4I Systems driving its growth in the coming days.
The company has entered into contracts worth about 9,200 crore with Mazagon Dock Limited  and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers  to supply LRSAM systems to be fitted onboard seven ships to be built by these two shipbuilders. This is the highest-ever single value order bagged by BEL.Director , BEL, SmtAnandi Ramalingam, signed the contracts on behalf of BEL with MDL and GRSE.
As the lead integrator of Akash Missile system, BEL has already proven its prowess in the realm of Turnkey Missile Systems. The company is now geared up for futuristic programmes such as the Quick Response Surface to Air Missile  for the Army, Medium Range Surface to Air Missile  for the Air Force and Long Range Surface to Air Missile  for the Navy. BEL is the lead integrator of LRSAM systems for the Navy’s P-17A stealth frigates.
The BEL will continue its indigenisation efforts in line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Strategies and action plans are in place to face competition, maintain its technological edge and retain its leadership position in strategic electronics.
Special Service and Features
Indian Maritime University creates skilled workforce in maritime industry which has huge employment opportunities: Vice Chancellor
Vice Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University Dr Malini V Shankar today said though the global economy was affected, 70 per cent students of the institute got good job opportunities in the last five years.
Speaking to the media in Chennai, she said as per the National Education Policy 2020, curriculum has been revamped and the university is creating skilled workforce through research, quality education and partnership with industries.
According to Dr Malini Shankar, the Indian Maritime University has signed MoUs in education and research with the Maritime Universities in Russia, Mauritius, The Netherlands and Philippines.
MoUs have also been signed with 10 top Shipping institutes including National Institute of Ocean Technology, Thoothukudi VOC Port and Inland Waterways Authority of India and training is being given to students.
Under Sagarmala Scheme, training is being given in association with VOC Port in logistics management, sailing and inspection. Andaman and Nicobar Port has been signed as the special training institute, she said.
Dr Malini Shankar said training is being provided by the university at its institutes in Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Mumbai Port and Navi Mumbai.
Stating that the supply chain was disrupted during the Covid pandemic times, she said training was given to students to handle any disaster in the future.
The Vice Chancellor said there is less awareness on jobs in shipping sector though it is responsible for 95 per cent global logistics and 70 per cent cargo in terms of value being transported through ships.
She urged students to come forward to take up courses offered by the University. Indian Maritime University Registrar  Shri Saravanan and Principal Shri Sivakozhundhu were also present.
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Ministry of Culture
10th edition of ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav' inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Governor Shri Lalji Tandon in the presence of Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in Jabalpur
City witnesses mesmerizing cultural performances of celebrity and folk artists
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat initiative will be celebrated till 21st October 2019
To Celebrate India’s plural traditions and culture, Under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Matrix, 10th edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav was inaugurated by Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Lalji Tandon in the presence of Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel today in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Mayor of Jabalpur, Dr Swati Godbole; Secretary Ministry of Culture , Shri Arun Goel; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Smt Amita Prasad Sarbhai and All 7 Directors of Zonal Cultural Centres were present in the inaugural ceremony. Ministry of Culture, Government of India is organizing week long diversified cultural carnival in the cities of Jabalpur, Sagar and Rewa of Madhya Pradesh from 14th to 21st October 2019. .
The Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Lalji Tandon appreciated Culture Minister’s far sightedness and efforts of officials of the Ministry to organise this Kala Sangam in a graceful manner . He drew examples from the World culture history and reminded the audience how India has retained its culture even after several invasions and attempts at colonisation, while similar crisis has grounded biggest civilizations. He concluded by saying, ‘The Reason behind Indian Culture being timeless, is because of its foundational belief of ‘Oneness in all’. He congratulated and wished the cultural festival succeeds in its goal of celebrating ‘Unity in Diversity’.
Speaking at the significant occasion, Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel thanked the Governor of Madhya Pradesh , Shri Lalji Tandon , Dignitaries, Ministerial Officers and attendees at the colourful cultural event. He said, ‘I am delighted that, Madhya Pradesh, being the cultural capital of India is hosting the 10th chapter of the biggest cultural event of the country and a considerable count of craftsmen-artists-culture practitioners of different states of India are coming together at the heart of the country to showcase their art forms, works and exhibitions’. He also mentioned that he hopes the age-old and authentic art forms, born at every corner of the country, crosses our national boundaries and reaches to the farthest corner of the world bringing appreciation and honor to the nation’. He concluded in the lines of Mahatma Gandhi, ‘ If we are really to do something about the practitioners of Indian Culture and Art today, we need to shift our eyes towards our villages as the richest culture resides there’.
Followed by the inaugural ceremony, unparalleled performances were presented by the 300 artists of the Zonal Culture Centers . Jabalpur audience was also enthralled with the performances of world renowned Pandit Wishwa Mohan Bhatt, Shovna Narayan and Shri Suresh Wadkar.